We don't often use the term dysautonomia in the UK which is where Mat and I are both from. It tends to be referred to as autonomic dysfunction or autonomic disorder or autonomic neuropathy, if there is confirmed nerve damage.

Interestingly, yesterday I received cervical spine MRI results that show multiple herniated discs with nerve root impingements. The neck is moving out of the natural C shape into a straightened line. Also, there is a herniation at the bottom of my skills which may or may not be linked to my spina bifida meningocele. Given that we know my vagus nerve is damaged, I wonder if there's a link to my neck issues? I'm seeing my wonderful gastoparesis specialist in a fortnight and I have questions!